Quinoa and Avocados Recipe

Name: Quinoa and Avocados
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup quinoa, RINSED WELL and drained; 1 cup water; 2 roma tomatoes; 2 ½ cups fresh spinach, divided; ⅓ cup red onion; 2 green onions; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon pesto sauce; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 ripe avocados; ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese

Servings: persons

½ cup quinoa, RINSED WELL and drained
1 cup water
2 roma tomatoes
2 ½ cups fresh spinach, divided
⅓ cup red onion
2 green onions
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon pesto sauce
½ teaspoon salt
2 ripe avocados
⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese

1
Mix water and quinoa together in a small saucepan.
2
Bring to boiling.
3
Reduce heat, cover, simmering for 15 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed.
4
Put quinoa in a medium bowl.
5
Meanwhile, shred 1/2 cup spinach, finely chop the red onion and green onion.
6
Seed and finely chop the tomatoes.
7
Mix the lemon juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, pesto and salt in a bowl.
8
Slice the avocados.
9
When the quinoa is done cooking mix the spinach, onions and tomatoes in with it.
10
Then mix the lemon juice mixture inches.
11
Divide remaining spinach onto each plate.
12
Divide sliced avocado on top of the spinach.
13
Top the avocado with the quinoa mixture.
14
Top with crumbled feta.
15
Enjoy :).

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup quinoa, RINSED WELL and drained, 1 cup water, 2 roma tomatoes, 2 ½ cups fresh spinach, divided, and more.

Yes, Quinoa and Avocados falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quinoa and Avocados

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